Holding the Wick in the Right Hand in: Wapenhandelinghe, van roers, musquetten ende spiessen

Jacques de Gheyn II (1565-1629), album with coloured engravings, 1607

The famous book Wapenhandelinghe features 117 engravings of the marksmen, musketeers and lansquenets from the army of Prince Maurice of Orange. All the actions carried out by the soldiers with their weapons are illustrated step by step, from loading to firing and thrusting. This copy is exceptionally beautifully coloured and gilded and was specially made for someone in the prince’s immediate circle.

  • Artwork typebook
  • Object numberNG-2016-65
  • Dimensionsheight 36 cm x width 26 cm
  • Physical characteristicsingekleurde gravures in band van perkament, met goud op snee